And David remained in the strongholds in the wilderness, in the hill country of the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God did not give him into his hand.
1 Samuel 23:14
Lord Jesus, I know that everyone who smiles in my face is not looking to raise me up. There are those who will seek to tear me down. If given the opportunity they will strip me of all of the gains that I have made. Though I have attempted to surround myself with those who have wanted the best for me as well as situated myself in what I believe to be safest spaces, I realize that there is nothing I can really do to fully protect myself. Yet, my soul rejoices this day knowing that they might try tear me down, BUT GOD has a different plan! You have the final say. Though the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy, You come that I might have life and have it more abundantly! I realize that abundant may not look the way I want it to look. But this I know for certain: where You are there will be joy! So today, as I reflect upon how I will approach this year, I do so with confidence, knowing that You are in control, and anything that comes my way, whether good or bad, can only come at Your pleasure. I yield to You today, trusting that You will provide me with the protection that I need. I will purposefully not look over my shoulder wondering who is following me or who will attempt to stab me in the back. Instead, I will fix my eyes on You, the Author and Finisher of my faith, knowing that You are faithful regarding Your promises. Lord Jesus, I am Yours. My life is Yours. My success is Yours. My family is Yours. All that I have and am is Yours. I entrust it all to You today. Be glorified! Amen!